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DIETARY HABITS AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY OF TEACHING STAFF OF HOLY FAMILY HOSPITAL RAWALPINDI

Dr Qasim Qadeer, Ayesha Abrar, Dr Hira Tahir

Objective: The aim of the study is to observe the dietary habits and physical activity in the teaching staff of Holy Family Hospital Rawalpindi. This will provide us information regarding to what extent do they follow the recommended health parameters in their daily life and how their workload has affected their lifestyle. Material and Methods: It was a census type of sampling in which 203 faculty members of Holy Family Hospital were asked, through the questionnaires, about their dietary habits and about the mode of physical activity they practice in their daily life Results: Out of 203 members, 51.2% were reported to prefer health, 44.8% used to follow a special diet and 59% were not in the habit of missing a meal in their daily dietary practice. Prevalence rate of regular physical activity was reported to be 70% among the faculty members with jogging as the most common mode of exercise (25.1%). Conclusions: Majority of the doctors’ community in Holy Family Hospital, we’re following a healthy lifestyle with a very few reporting failures to follow the required dietary and physical activity standard, due to certain hindrances at the workplace Keywords: Dietary Habits, Physical Activity, Body Mass Index, Exercise.

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